COUNTRY IN THE PARK
Join WKKG at Mill Race Park in Columbus on Saturday August 23rd from 6:00 - 9:00 PM for The 2008 "Country in the Park"! It's an evening of free music for the entire family.  This year, WKKG welcomes Indiana's "Rusted River," as seen on "The Next GAC Star."  Also performing is the group "Last Call" and Bodean Adams who returns by popular demand from last year.  And for the first time, we're teaming with Family Fest to make it a full day of entertainment for everyone.  Family Fest kicks off at 11:00 AM and features kids games and prizes, food, music and fun and all proceeds benefit Family Service of Bartholomew County. Click here for details.

COLUMBUS NORTH SENIOR PARENT MEETING
A Senior Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2007, at 7:00 PM in the Erne Auditorium at North High School.  The Columbus North Counseling Center staff will cover the details of the senior year as well as important planning and processing information for after high school.  If you have questions, call 376-4292.

2nd ANNUAL "GOLF FORE THE ANIMALS" BENEFIT - RESCHEDULED
Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 PM at the Walnut Ridge Golf Course in Columbus.  $50 per player or $200 per team. Each golfer receives 18 holes of golf, lunch and an event t-shirt.  Awards to the top 3 teams. Proceeds benefit the Bartholomew County Humane Society.  Sponsored by 104.9 The River. For details and an entry form, click here.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOLF SCRAMBLE
The Decatur County Habitat for Humanity is hosting a golf-scramble and fundraiser at Greensburg Country Club. The scramble takes place on Wednesday, August 20th beginning at 10:00 AM.  Call 812-662-4266 for registration or more information. Price is $75 per player, or $280 for a team of four. All proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity.

CEHS PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

25TH ANNIVERSARY MOTOWN CONCERT 
To celebrate our 25^th anniversary, Community Kitchen of Monroe County plans to “get down” and enjoy some wonderful music. Come join us in celebrating the 25 years of great community support that have allowed us to go about the task of feeding our county’s hungry citizens. Curtis Cantwell Jackson’s Motown Review will be on Saturday, August 30^th at 7:30pm at the KRC Banquets and Catering (216 S College Ave, Bloomington IN). Admission is $12 at the door. Come celebrate our local support and the first 25 years of important work at Community Kitchen.

CONCERT AT MARTINSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Artesian Invitational will host a fund raising concert at the Martinsville High School Auditorium on Saturday, August 30th starting at 7:00 PM. Straight No Chaser, an acapella group from Indiana University, will perform.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.  For more information, call Jerry Vest at 317-408-2043.

ANNUAL FREE HOSPICE CONCERT (Labor Day weekend)
The Hospice of South Central Indiana and EMCON Technologies present the annual Labor Day free concert at Mill Race Park, Saturday, August 30th beginning at 6:30 PM. This year's concert is headlined by "Jan & Dean" featuring Dean Torrence. Blair Carmen & The Bellview Boys open the show followed by "Ricky Nelson Remembered" with Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (Ricky's two sons). Fireworks and big screen provided by Circle K Convenience Stores. The Hospice Summer Raffle gives you a chance to win a Ford Focus or $10,000. For details, contact Deb Cummings at 812-314-8053.

WALK FROM OBESITY
The Bariatric Center at Columbus Regional Hospital, managed by Southern Indiana Surgery, is hosting a “Walk from Obesity” Saturday, September 13th at Mill Race Park in downtown Columbus. Funds raised from the Walk will go to research to fight obesity, improving awareness of the disease and providing educational resources for all affected by obesity. The cost to participate in the Walk is $25.00. For more information or to register, please visit columbusbariatrics.com or call the Bariatric Center at 812-418-3512.

WHITE RIVER HUMANE SOCIETY RIDE
Saturday September 20th, 2008 – 3rd Annual White River Humane Society Ride Motorcycle Poker Run to benefit homeless and abandoned animals of Lawrence County.  Begins at Thornton Park Pavilion, which is behind the Bedford city pool on 16th street. Registration begins at 11:30 – ride leaves at 12:30. Lunch provided before ride leaves.  Cost is $20 a bike, $10 w/additional rider.  All proceeds go towards food, cleaning supplies, and medical needs of the animals at the Shelter.  For more info: Call Melissa at 812-279-1995 or 812-279-2457, email wrhsdirector@yahoo.com, or on our website www.whiteriverhumanesociety.com.

CENTRA CREDIT UNION BRANCHES ACCEPTING DONATIONS
All Centra Credit Union branches are accepting donations for the American Red Cross Indiana Flood Disaster Relief Fund.  Donations can be in cash or check and can be designated for either the Bartholomew/Brown County Chapter or the Jackson County Chapter of the American Red Cross.

COLUMBUS CIVIL AIR PATROL
If you are a young adult 12 years and older, you're invited to participate in a fun and exciting opportunity to help our community and start working firsthand in emergency service, aerospace education, flight programs, and military familiarization.  Learn more at the Columbus Civil Air Patrol meetings on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Columbus Municipal Airport or call (317) 398-8258.  

ATTERBURY-BAKALAR AIR MUSEUM IN COLUMBUS
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum in Columbus is open Tuesdays - Fridays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. The museum, located near the airport, offers exhibits and displays from the W.W. II, Korean, and Vietnam War era. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS
The Alzheimer's Association in Columbus holds caregiver support group meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at 1252 Washington Street, Columbus.  For more information, call Janet Sharp at 376-7688 or the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Are you looking for a volunteer experience for your entire family?  Host a foreign exchange student !  Every day becomes extraordinary when you welcome a talented high school student from another culture into your home.  To learn more, call E-F Foundation for Foreign Study at 800-44-SHARE. 

UNINSURED HELP LINE AWARENESS
Did you know that nearly one-third of 47 million uninsured Americans are eligible for government health coverage but not signed up? Could you be eligible? Call the Uninsured Help Line at 1-800-234-1317.

LEARN MORE INDIANA
Learn More Indiana is here as the state's college and career connection to help students, parents, and adult learners make their college dreams a reality.  To find out more call toll-free
1-800-992-2076, or log onto www.learnmoreindiana.org.

CLICK IT OR TICKET
The governor's council on impaired and dangerous driving reminds all Hoosiers to buckle up- because if you're caught without your seatbelt fastened, you will get a ticket.

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